I just received a letter notifying me that the disability examiner evaluating my Fremont disability benefits claim has scheduled a consultative medical examination (CME). Is this a good thing or a bad thing for the outcome of my case?

Everyone who receives an appointment letter from Social Security wonders if it’s a good or bad indication as far as the success of their claim is concerned. So first, we’ll just tell you that there isn’t a reliable way to find out the disability examiner’s reason for scheduling a CE—but there are some useful things to consider if you’ve received an appointment letter. Let’s start with:

The Good

Sometimes the disability examiner just needs one more crucial piece of evidence in finalizing an approval decision on your case.

Remember: Having an appointment scheduled means that your disability claim is being actively evaluated; this could mean you’ll get a determination sooner rather than later.

The Bad

If you’ve applied for benefits without guidance, it’s possible that your case lacks the evidence it needs to convince the examiner of your disability.

A CE may be necessary if it’s evident that you haven’t been following your prescribed course of treatment.

The Totally Neutral

For some medical conditions, the disability examiner is required to obtain recent medical evidence from the applicant before making a determination.

For now, just make sure you get to the appointment. If you are already working with a knowledgeable Fremont disability lawyer, contact them to let them know about the appointment as soon as you are able.

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